What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Opportunities with The Dixon Group?
Material Handler
📍 Location: 7280 Union Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH 45014
đź•’ Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
đź’˛ Competitive Compensation
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Are you a detail-oriented team player who likes to stay active?
Dixon Bayco, a proud division of The Dixon Group, is looking for a motivated Material Handler to join our team in West Chester, OH! In this role, you are essential to our assembly and shipping operations. You will ensure our assembly stations have exactly what they need, when they need it. We believe in investing in our people—you will be cross-trained across all areas of Shipping & Receiving, giving you the skills to become a well-rounded logistics professional.
About Us: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
🔥 What You'll Do:
- Perform shipping, receiving, picking, and replenishment duties.
- Transport parts and components to appropriate storage locations or departments.
- Safely load and unload materials from trucks and containers using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Receive and inspect incoming materials for damage and accuracy; immediately log into the system.
- Process data in the DDS system, including receiving completed machine shop materials and performing weekly scrap adjustments.
- Prepare and package materials for shipment, ensuring secure wrapping and accurate labeling.
- Conduct regular inventory checks and ensure materials are properly labeled and stored.
- Collaborate with the team to fulfill orders and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Learn all areas of the department to provide backup coverage as needed.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized workspace
🎯 What We're Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1–2 years of experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, or material handling roles (experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred).
- Proven familiarity with inventory management systems and standard warehousing procedures.
- Forklift Operation: Demonstrated ability to operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
- Certification: Current Forklift Certification is highly preferred (or willingness to become certified upon hire).
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse teams.
- Reliability: Professional work ethic with a focus on punctuality, efficiency, and meeting strict deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment while managing inventory and order fulfillment.
- Ability to adhere to all safety protocols and equipment requirements.
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
🌟 What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Competitive salary
- Bonus programs
- 401K retirement plan
- Training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
- Gym reimbursements, and more!
Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!Â
The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.
The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)